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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,013.04 and 538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,013.04 and 538.80 is: 742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,013.04 = 538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,013.04 = 538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,013.04 × 538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 545,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,825.95/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.01

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